Megan Snider
MEGAN SNIDER
Riverside Neighbourhood, Toronto
Stargazer and Kid Connector -
Megan (she/her) founded Appleseed in 2016 after quitting her full-time job and marrying her two loves: yoga and kids. She began to offer kids yoga drop-in classes down the street from her home in 2017 with her two young boys in tow. Appleseed has been a culmination of all Megan’s gifting, training and experiences, and continues to form her into her highest self everyday. She is boldly in love with mothering her family and also the Appleseed community at the same time. Pleasure and work are one for Megan. Megan’s family and their experiences in nature and life are her inspiration for Appleseed. Megan holds a BBA, and over 400 hours of yoga teacher training for all ages.
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MEDITATION - Climb a Rainbow
All ages. Get idle with a journey over the rainbow where we'll explore our emotions and see the spectacular views. This Climb a Rainbow meditation is written by Marneta Viegas and adapted by Megan. Grab some rainbows of any sort and a stuffy or snuggly blanket as you rest your heart and mind in...
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KIDS - Shamrock Quest
Ages 4-8. Get lucky on our Shamrock Quest! Megan is looking for more golden coins in a pot somewhere on the other side of the rainbow, can you help her find them? First we must pass the great oak tree and see what other creatures are along the way! Grab your mat and your water for some kids yo...
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KIDS - Spring Equinox Adventure
Ages 4-8. Set out on a Spring Equinox Adventure with Megan! From budding crocuses to the worms that are thawing out, we will play in the freshness of spring with the plants and animals we all know and love. 🐇🐦
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Yoga Storytime - "Yoga Game: In The Garden" by Kathy Beliveau
All ages. Embark on a Spring romp in the garden! Megan will read "In the Garden" by Kathy Beliveau and lead you through a yoga pose on each page. Can you guess the animals from the riddles?!
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KIDS/TWEEN - We Are Not All The Same
Ages 4- 12. Take part in a class about diversity and tolerance with Megan! We explore how humans have different bodies, hair, skin, and homes, and then end class with some of the things we have in common. Movement, breath and games make up this class that has love and acceptance at the root.
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INFANT - Digestion Series Part #1
Ideally for pre-crawlers, but works for up to before walking. Digestion can be a really sensitive thing for our babies! Get your baby's digestion moving by moving their little bodies with our poses, holds, and movements. You will gain confidence in caring for your babe and also build connection!
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INFANT - Digestion Series Part #2
Ideally for pre-crawlers. This class incorporates how these movements support digestion which can get tricky when baby is not moving on their own (strapped in on a daily basis). Yoga helps directly massage their intestines! We go over the staples of digestion yoga from Part #1, and then explor...
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INFANT - Tummy Time Series Part #1
Ideally for precrawlers. Stressing over tummy time doesn't make it any easier, but yoga does! In this class we cover a prone hip sequence! Get in some tummy time with your baby in this class, or if you're finding it challenging, even one pose every other day is helpful! Mantra: "I can give my ...
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INFANT - Tummy Time Series Part #2
Ideally for pre-crawlers. In this tummy time sequence we play with baby while they're prone on a blanket. Starting with a little massage and playing "sssssss....snake!" with them will delight them and result in mutual satisfaction! Super baby and flying baby bring much joy and exhilaration, an...
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KIDS - Rainy Garden Yoga
Ages 4-8. Get wet with Megan as we embark on a rainy garden yoga adventure to see what we can see! We will frolic with the butterflies, flash like lightning and enjoy a beautiful, refreshing rainstorm! Our Appleseed rainstick makes a special appearance. :)
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YOGA STORYTIME - "Pink Is For Boys" by Robb Pearlman and Eda Kaban
All ages. Let's celebrate the PINK MOON with this special book all about colour, gender, and tackling gender colour norms. Did you know pink used to be a sign of masculinity, and it was only after WW2 that marketers decided to assign colour to gender as a way to sell more clothes? (-Alok, in We...
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KIDS - Pink Moon Yoga
Ages 3-10. Find compassion and love with Pink Moon Yoga! Megan leads your child through a class honouring the Pink Moon lunar cycle. We talk about how the earth is turning soft after a long hard cold winter, take a phenology walk, pretend to be pink animals, and enjoy some soft and compassiona...
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YOGA STORYTIME - "Yoga Bunny" by Brian Russo
All ages. Get hoppin' with Megan in a Bunny Yoga Storytime! We bunny hop, breathe like a bunny, and wiggle our noses - basically acting like the soft carrot-munching creatures! Then we settle in for the story "Yoga Bunny" by Brian Russo - a sweet tale of yoga with Bunny and his forest friends! ...
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KIDS - Trip to the Bee Farm!
Ages 4-8. Set out on a trip to the Bee Farm with Megan! We get all geared up to visit the bees and learn the amazing things they do like the waggle dance, and we move our bodies to the 5 amazing things they produce! Cover Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash
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MEDITATION - Bird's Eye View
All ages. Soar over your home, neighbourhood and city in this Bird's Eye view meditation with Megan. You will become a bird yourself and take flight all to return back to your nest for a snuggly rest!
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KIDS - Mama and the Moon
Ages 4-8. Each of us have divine feminine energy which we also see displayed by the energy of our precious moon! So let's honour our mothering energy and play some moon yoga with Megan.
At the end of class we enjoy the book: "Just Like Mama", a story about a little girl who is mothered not ...
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MEDITATION - Moonbeam Blanket
All ages. Get wrapped in a moonbeam blanket in this meditation with Megan! We will explore the femininity of the moon while moving into a restful, restorative state. Don't forget your soft, comfy things to snuggle in this class!
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KIDS - Tree Yoga
Ages 4-8. Frolic in the oak, beech, maple and birch trees with Megan! In this class we learn a whole lot about the majesty and wonder of trees and 3 special animals that make their homes in the canopy. Song, play, and rest make up this brilliant class!
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MEDITATION - The Tree
All ages. Landing in the soil of the forest, you begin to walk along a path. But what will you find? Engage your senses and relax your muscles to a meditation called "The Tree" with Megan.
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Yoga Storytime - "Picture a Tree" by Barbara Reid
All ages. What do you see when you notice a tree covered in snow? A forest from the path? A lush summer maple or a bare wintry oak? Move your body first with Megan before exploring the pages of this mind-opening book that will spark your imagination to see trees for what they are: part of the ...
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KIDS - Picnic In The Park Yoga
Ages 4-8. It's time to chill out in the grass with some good food and family or friends! This class with Megan follows a story adventure and involves packing, travelling, eating, playing and resting! It's the ideal way to spend a summer afternoon. Enjoy!
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KIDS - The Space In-Between 🏳️🌈
Ages 4-8. Come along for a rainbow PRIDE adventure with Megan!
In this class we:
-Play a Unicorn Vinyasa 🦄
-Talk about Pronouns
-Talk about the term "Transgender"
-Talk about the concept of "The Space In-Between" and move through poses that illustrate this. (inspired by the book "My Maddy" by G... -
MEDITATION - The Shade That Fits You 🌈
All ages. What is the shade that fits you? In today's meditation we talk about the PRIDE flag and what it represents. Grab your favourite (rainbow) stuffy, blanket or pillow and snuggle up for this sweet rest session! 🌈
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KIDS - Papa + The Sun
Ages 4-8. Feel the strong and powerful rays of our sun in this class that honours the papas, grandpas, uncles, or any other masculine figure in your life! We will enjoy the masculine energy of the sun and move our bodies a ton!